Origin
Lincolnville, SC
Afternoon in Lincolnville on Saturday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincolnville, SC to Charleston, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
23.2 mi
37 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 32m
★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincolnville, SC
Just a Couple Photos
Trip Overview
This straightforward 23.2-mile drive from Lincolnville to Charleston, South Carolina, is easily manageable in about 34 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of just $4, it's a budget-friendly option for exploring the Southeast. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, including I-26 and US 78, before transitioning to local streets like Meeting Street as you approach Charleston. Given its short distance and efficient travel time, there's no need to break this trip into multiple days. You'll find this journey to be a practical and quick connection between two points within the same state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 26 | 15.2 mi | 19m |
| US 78 | 3.7 mi | 5m |
| Meeting Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Von Ohnsen Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Lincolnville Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Pickens Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Carolina Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 26
— 15.2 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnville, SC and Charleston, SC.
1
Start on West Carolina Avenue
272 ft
·
17 sec
·
West Carolina Avenue
2
Turn left onto Pickens Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Pickens Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Lincoln Avenue
4
Continue on Lincolnville Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincolnville Road
5
Turn left onto Von Ohnsen Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Von Ohnsen Road
6
Turn right onto US 78
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 78
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward I 26 East: Charleston
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 26
15 mi
·
19 min
·
I 26
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 221B
Toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
10
Turn right onto US 52
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Meeting Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Broad Street
40 ft
·
1 sec
·
Broad Street
12
Arrive at destination
Broad Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Pickens Street
Turn left onto Pickens Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lincoln Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 78
Turn right onto US 78
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Take the exit toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 221B
Toward Meeting Street, Visitor Center, Downtown
6
21.7 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 52 / Meeting Street
Turn right onto US 52 / Meeting Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.63 one way
$7.26 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $3.97 | $7.93 |
| premium | $4.70 | $4.29 | $8.59 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.12 | $10.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
| Efficient EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.48 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Charleston, SC
Afternoon in Charleston on Saturday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
29 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the journey taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 15.2 miles on I-26, offering a chance to maintain consistent speed. As you progress, the character shifts from interstate driving to more urban surface streets, particularly as you enter Charleston. This blend means you'll experience both efficient travel on the main thoroughfares and a more local feel as you reach your destination.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on I 26.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 26 and US 78. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Pickens Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.2 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pickens Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 78): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincolnville, SC and Charleston, SC, road signs point toward Visitor Center and Downtown.
Visitor Center
21.3 mi in
|
~30m
Downtown
21.3 mi in
|
~30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 23.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (81%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.2 miles on I 26. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Pickens Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Lincoln Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles (US 78): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Charleston, SC before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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